What is root canal treatment?

A procedure to remove infected pulp inside a tooth, clean and seal the canal system, helping preserve your natural tooth rather than removing it.

Why would I need a root canal?

This is needed if the tooth’s nerve is infected by decay, trauma or a deep abscess—root canal treatment saves the tooth.

Is root canal treatment painful?

Treatment is performed under local anaesthetic—patients typically report minimal discomfort, as most pain comes from the infection, not the procedure.

How many visits does it take?

Most cases are completed in one visit; more complex or infected teeth may require two appointments.

Root Canal Treatment!

Root canal treatment, commonly referred to as “RCT”, is a dental procedure used to treat infection at the centre of the tooth (the root canals). Learn more about RCT.

This infection is typically detected on your X-rays during a routine check-up.

You will be given an anaesthetic to numb the area, ensuring the treatment is as pain-free as possible.

* Pain when eating and/or drinking hot or cold foods and beverages.

* Pain when biting or chewing.

* Swelling of the gum around the infected tooth.

* Facial swelling.

* Darkening in colour of the tooth.

These are all signs of an infected tooth in need of root canal treatment!

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What patients say

Bavesh Jawahar

30. January, 2026.

I am no stranger to the dental office, having unfortunately picked up a few cavities in my time that needed fillings or root canal treatments. The service and treatment from the Dentist has always been amazing. Not only do they put you at ease and thoroughly explain answers to my sometimes incessant questions, but I can also confidently say I have no complaints about the multiple treatments I have had over the years despite their trickiness and sometimes low odds of success. A+

Bryan Harries

30. January, 2026.

Relaxed & friendly surgery. Excellent service. Highly recommended & would definitely use again.

Gee Bola

30. January, 2026.

Very good experience - I have waited approximately 6 months before reviewing their service. I called the Dentist at the practice on Boxing Day in December 2023. I was extremely nervous about attending their practice due to a poor service I received at a different dentist on the Yew Tree, West Bromwich. I was asked to attend their surgery as they suspected I needed a root canal procedure. The Dentist put my mind at ease and agreed to inform me fully of the procedure. He had full faith in his ability to deliver a service with no pain to be experienced whatsoever. I did not believe him but I knew I needed the surgery. He proved me wrong and I had the best experience at a Dentist surgery ever. I experienced no pain and no discomfort at all. This was a massive relief for me. The procedure was expensive however it was what I expected due to the Christmas holidays and also having neglected my dental hygiene for years and not having seen a Dentist regularly. They had me attend approximately 5-6 times over 2-3 months in order to finish the procedure properly with a crown and fitting. The staff are friendly and very well trained. I am extremely grateful for their service and I recommend them to all friends and family. God Bless you all and good luck for the future.

Carol Butler

30. January, 2026.

Excellent dentist, really helpful & got me out of a mess that another dentist left me in. I will be returning!

Leah Graham

30. January, 2026.

I had a really great experience I cracked my front tooth and had to get a root canal and filling, it was done extremely fast with 0 pain, my treatment was done by dr dhodey, thank you for the experience!!

Adele

30. January, 2026.

I’ve just got home after having a root canal, I can honestly say that I hardly felt the injections and the whole procedure was then pain free & comfortable. Ricky’s an excellent dentist and both him, Ana & the dental assistant were all really kind & friendly making me feel really comfortable. Ricky explained everything to me both before & during the procedure. I’m a very nervous patient but he made me feel really relaxed & at ease. Thanks to all of you

Rena Sangar

30. January, 2026.

I recently visited this private practice for a consultation and received excellent service. The practitioner gave a clear explanation of the root cause of my pain, offered an honest opinion, and the pricing was very reasonable for a private practice.

Gurpreet Bola

14. June, 2024.

Very good experience—I have waited approximately 6 months before reviewing their service. I called the dentist at the practice on Boxing Day in December 2023. I was extremely nervous about attending their practice due to poor service I received at a different dentist. I was asked to attend their surgery as they suspected I needed a root canal procedure. The dentist put my mind at ease and agreed to inform me fully of the procedure. He had full faith in his ability to deliver a service with no pain to be experienced whatsoever. He proved me wrong, and I had the best experience at a dentist surgery ever. I experienced no pain and no discomfort at all. This was a massive relief for me.

Rosemary Bruce

11. January, 2021.

I was suffering awful pain in a tooth just before Christmas, tried locally to get an appointment to no avail.... Rang The Dentist, seen same day, was an abscess, root canal done, pain gone, am so grateful. Have now had two root canals and two new crowns and a third to be completed shortly. I had some terrible experiences with other dentists last year. Dr. Rikki, assisted by Ana, have restored my faith in the profession with their extremely kind, efficient treatment, in their beautiful new surgery! Thanks so much!!!

Vik

18. March, 2019.

This review is on behalf of my mum, who has been using this dentist for the past six months. However I myself have had a filling and hygienist appointment here, and couldn't recommend them enough. I'm usually an anxious patient, but Dr Rikki and his staff have made me feel at ease! "I started looking for a new dentist when I realised that my previous one was careless, as I got a root infection and a broken tooth shortly after visiting her. I asked around my friends for a good dentist, and they recommended The Dentist. I was told that this place charges more, but is very much worth it because they save teeth other dentists would rather pull. The doctor did a thorough check up on my teeth and started the treatment. I've received a root canal and a tooth extraction of my broken tooth. I have decided to go ahead and get two tooth implants put in- one to replace the newly removed tooth, and the second to fill a gap from a tooth I had pulled 21 years ago. So far I've had a bone graft and one of the implants fully carried out. I've also had a crown put in, and I'm currently due to have the second one put in soon. I would highly recommend this dentist because they work to a high professional standard, carry out their work fast and thoroughly, with jewellery-like precision. Most importantly I feel like I have their complete attention and care, which is something I found my past dentists to be lacking, as they often seemed to be distracted. Even if you have a poor understanding of English, they do a great job of explaining everything. I've not had any complications during my treatment, and I am very happy. The doctor and the nurse are brilliant. I would highly recommend using this practice." "

Darmesh Valambhia

14. November, 2018.

Excellent treatment! Managed to get an appointment really fast; had a decayed tooth that was able to be saved with a root canal. I had been suffering for a month beforehand and was dreading visiting a dentist; however, I was made to feel very relaxed about the procedure. He gave me the full range of options with prices. I initially felt my only option was extraction and was worried in case the root canal did not work; however, due to his excellent skills, everything went great. I hardly felt any pain after the process, which was a first for me! Highly recommended; I will be visiting again to get the rest of my teeth done.

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